Cattle Industries Bill

Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 9 March 1935, Page 5

Cattle Industries Bill

Debate on Second Reading in House of Commons Received 1.30 p.m. to-day. LONDON, March 8. In the House of Commons, Major W. E. Elliot, moving the second reading of the Cattle Industry Etaergency Provisions Bill, explained that it was an interim measure, extending for three months the Bill which was passed in July. The question was of such importance to the Dominions and overseas countries 'that it must be exhaustively examined before any action was taken, he said. The best method of dealing with the situation was a (short (extension of the present arrangement. “We are acting for the benefit of all concerned,” the speaker said, “and the interests of the overseas’ supplier are being meticulously considered. The Government did not propose to alter the provisions of the Bill.” Mr Eliott added that the necessity for full consideration and the avoidance of hasty action was evidenced by the fact that even after long discussions with representatives of the Dominions a misunderstanding arose in one case. This did not lead to serious, consequences and had been cleared up, but until Mr J. A. Lyons arrived it was impossible to continue the detailed discussion of the longterm policy. The Rt. Hon. C. Addison, moving the rejection of the Rill, said that there was nothing in it to show the producer that he would get the money he was intended to get. There was nothing in it to increase the consumer’s purchasing power and no benefits to pass on to the agricultural labourer. The Bill was read a third time and passed by 120 votes to 23.